US Bridges

SR 263 over Opossum Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 01.63 N SR 63 · Structure no. 022822

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,469
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 263 over Opossum Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 263 over Opossum Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 263
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location01.63 N SR 63
RouteState Highway 263
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17164, -87.4409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2004)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 263 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 263 over Opossum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 263 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 263 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 263 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.